West Berkshire · England
Taco bar caterers in Shaw: build-your-own tacos
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Shaw.
- Back-garden gatherings
- Family get-togethers
- Working lunches
Taco bar hire in Shaw
FAQs for Shaw
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could you serve in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can you set up where a truck can’t get in?
It can go beside the truck or trailer, or somewhere a vehicle can’t reach. Either way, we need to unload nearby and have the venue’s permission.
Is the food very hot?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Can you come to a private house?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Shaw?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Shaw and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Taco bar hire for your event in Shaw
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Building your own is quick, which keeps the line moving. On the menu are a build-your-own taco bar, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and guacamole, and it is a good fit for garden parties and wedding evening food.
Near Shaw, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; we need the venue’s permission, a level spot and somewhere to unload. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
- Area
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
After the last plate, we take the bar down.
Book the truck or trailer for evening food after a daytime taco bar.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
The process
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Winter evenings in Shaw close in by about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning taco bar hire in Shaw? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Popular choices
Toppings
Toppings let guests finish their tacos their way, and dairy-free choices are kept apart.
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own.
What taco bar hire costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Serving staff
- The menu you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- How we drive in and where we can park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Shaw
More for events in Shaw
Occasions we cater for in Shaw
Building your own is quick, so a crowd is fed at a steady pace.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Shaw, you could book us for events such as:
- Staff parties
- Barn and marquee parties
- Family celebrations
- Evening wedding receptions
Around Shaw, historic houses include Shaw House (within half a mile north-west) and Benham Park (2.4 miles west). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning a taco bar in Shaw
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG14, we’ll come to your venue or site. Shaw is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we can bring taco bar hire. You can also see our page for Basingstoke, about 14 miles away.
By rail: Newbury Racecourse station is about 0.8 miles away. By road, Shaw is on or near the A4, so bringing the taco bar and our truck or trailer is straightforward.
For taco bar hire in RG14 and RG18, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. With the A4 close by, Shaw is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Shaw, we also cover Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Shaw include Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Shaw include Trinity School (under half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the truck can go in Shaw
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A sheltered spot if we are serving outside
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you are booking both
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas